Change in hands of mature adults

The level of human interaction, civility and common sense has virtually crashed in almost every community. A person can now be beaten worse than a dog for doing their job, or for correcting someone for their misbehaviour, or for even a slight scratch on a vehicle.

I thought we Trinidadians were supposed to be friendly, warm loving and hospitable towards each other, especially if there are foreigners looking on? Intolerance and violence have even invaded our schools to the point where we can watch girls and boys gone wild, fighting on YouTube. The thing is that people are going to blame the Government, the Opposition, cable TV, the Internet, the media generally, and not the man in the mirror, which is all of us.

We adults have failed in our responsibility by setting rotten examples of behaviour at home, in schools, and in public.

Manners, politeness and displaying good qualities are considered outdated or “old school” and who wants such a boring title. The only way this beautiful nation is going to see some change is when mature, respectful and law-abiding citizens do all in our power to make a difference, starting with our own actions on the streets and in communities across the country.

MARK HERNANDEZ via email